The Cynics
Philosopher's Zone
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Nature versus Society in Ancient Greek Thought: The Cynic Enterprise
This chapter explores the tension between nature and human laws in ancient Greek thought, focusing on the cynics and Diogenes. It delves into the cynic enterprise, their critiques of society, and the tensions within their self-sufficiency ideals. The chapter also discusses the presence of Hipparchia, an influential female figure, within the cynic movement and the changes in cynic conduct when the movement shifted to Rome.
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